Comments on: P365 - Day 64 (Athletes in Training) http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/05/p365-day-64-athletes-in-training/ The musings and ravings of a bloggart family Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:47:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Tim http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/05/p365-day-64-athletes-in-training/#comment-564 Tim Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:18:30 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/05/p365-day-64-athletes-in-training/#comment-564 One of the really delightful things about the YMCA in our town is that they are controlled by a board that seems to actually be 'Christian' (although not necessarily all 'Young Men'). The walls are covered with scriptural murals and various inspirational messages that reflect a deep respect for God and clearly communicate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I'm not sure how this bastion of spiritual life has been overlooked in our society's rush to marginalize Christianity, but it is very nice to have a place outside the church where Christianity is dominant, at least in terms of what is painted on the walls. Philosophically, this local YMCA is very friendly toward homeschoolers, who tend (at least in this part of Washington) to be mostly Christians. I am very grateful to the board for the homeschool PE program, which all my children have enjoyed. I remember the Presidential Fitness program when I was a kid -- I always enjoyed the running part, because I was a swift runner at that time. It never occurred to me as a child to question just exactly how fit the President actually was ... can he really do that many sit-ups, for example? Has anyone checked? I hope I haven't uncovered a scandal, here? Hmmm. Research indicates that the President is, in fact, pretty fit for a man his age: <blockquote>As of August 2001: Bush runs an average of three miles, four times a week, and "also routinely cross-trains with swimming, free weights and an elliptical trainer." He reportedly runs a mile in 7 to 8 minutes. His physicians classified him in the top 2% of men his age for cardiovascular fitness. He went 26 minutes on a treadmill test (protocol unnamed), attaining a heart rate of 178 beats per minute. Bush's resting heart rate was 43 beats/minute, and his blood pressure 118/74 mmHg. His total cholesterol level was 170 mg/dl. As of November 2003 he could lift as much as 215 pounds, but due to a torn meniscus he has decreased his running, with a consequent increase in his per-mile time from 7 minutes to 9 minutes.</blockquote> I guess I had better hit the treadmill. :) One of the really delightful things about the YMCA in our town is that they are controlled by a board that seems to actually be ‘Christian’ (although not necessarily all ‘Young Men’). The walls are covered with scriptural murals and various inspirational messages that reflect a deep respect for God and clearly communicate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m not sure how this bastion of spiritual life has been overlooked in our society’s rush to marginalize Christianity, but it is very nice to have a place outside the church where Christianity is dominant, at least in terms of what is painted on the walls. Philosophically, this local YMCA is very friendly toward homeschoolers, who tend (at least in this part of Washington) to be mostly Christians. I am very grateful to the board for the homeschool PE program, which all my children have enjoyed.

I remember the Presidential Fitness program when I was a kid — I always enjoyed the running part, because I was a swift runner at that time. It never occurred to me as a child to question just exactly how fit the President actually was … can he really do that many sit-ups, for example? Has anyone checked? I hope I haven’t uncovered a scandal, here?

Hmmm. Research indicates that the President is, in fact, pretty fit for a man his age:

As of August 2001: Bush runs an average of three miles, four times a week, and “also routinely cross-trains with swimming, free weights and an elliptical trainer.” He reportedly runs a mile in 7 to 8 minutes. His physicians classified him in the top 2% of men his age for cardiovascular fitness. He went 26 minutes on a treadmill test (protocol unnamed), attaining a heart rate of 178 beats per minute. Bush’s resting heart rate was 43 beats/minute, and his blood pressure 118/74 mmHg. His total cholesterol level was 170 mg/dl.

As of November 2003 he could lift as much as 215 pounds, but due to a torn meniscus he has decreased his running, with a consequent increase in his per-mile time from 7 minutes to 9 minutes.

I guess I had better hit the treadmill. :)

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